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== Lyrics ==
== Lyrics ==
A recurring sample of "Why do you need KONAMI original songs?", announcer sounds from the [[AC DDR 1st|original DanceDanceRevolution]] game ("Let's heat it up with this number!" and "Ready?"), and a sample of "Thank you for playing..." with clapping and cheering at the end can be heard.
None.


== Song Connections / Remixes ==
== Song Connections / Remixes ==
* MAX.(period) is a remix of [[MAX 300]], from [[AC DDRMAX|DDRMAX -DanceDanceRevolution 6thMIX-]].
* MAX.(period) is a remix of [[MAX 300]], from [[AC DDRMAX|DDRMAX -DanceDanceRevolution 6thMIX-]].
* MAX.(period) samples [[PARANOiA]] in the middle of the song.
* MAX.(period) samples [[PARANOiA]] in the middle of the song.
* MAX.(period) was performed live as part of the ''DanceDanceRevolution 20th Anniversary NONSTOP MEGAMIX'' medley at [[KONAMI Arcade Championship|The 7th KONAMI Arcade Championship]].


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
[[Image:MAX.(period) banner.png|thumb|256px|MAX.(period)'s banner.]]
{{Gallery}}
* MAX.(period) never made an appearance on an arcade title for nearly 12 years as it was originally intended to be in the CS counterpart of what was supposed to be [[AC DDR EXTREME|the last DanceDanceRevolution installment]].
* MAX.(period)'s banner appears unused in the [[AC DDR SuperNOVA|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA]] data.
** MAX.(period) did not make an appearance in [[AC DDR SuperNOVA|the arcade version after EXTREME]] three years later, despite that its banner can be found in the DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA data.
* MAX.(period) appears in DanceDanceRevolution (2014) as the ENCORE EXTRA STAGE song of the ''Replicant D-ignition'' event, achieved by obtaining a AA or greater on [[EGOISM 440]]. The RISKY, REVERSE, and 1.5x Hi-SPEED modifiers were forced when playing the song. Clearing it would unlock "[[RINON|The Dark One]]" as a selectable dancer.
** MAX.(period) finally appeared in DanceDanceRevolution (2014) as the ENCORE EXTRA STAGE song of the ''Replicant D-ignition'' event, achieved by obtaining a AA or greater on [[EGOISM 440]]. RISKY, REVERSE, and 1.5x Hi-SPEED options were forced when playing the song. Clearing it would unlock "The Dark One" as a selectable dancer.
** As of Replicant D-ignition's 2nd Phase, MAX.(period) was moved down to EXTRA STAGE, but could still be accessed as an ENCORE EXTRA STAGE by obtaining a AA or greater on EGOISM 440. By obtaining a AA or greater on MAX.(period) as the EXTRA STAGE would immediately trigger [[Over The "Period"|Over The “Period”]] as the ENCORE EXTRA STAGE and unlock RINON as a selectable dancer.
** From Replicant D-ignition's 2nd Phase onwards, MAX.(period) was moved down to EXTRA STAGE, but could still be accessed as an ENCORE EXTRA STAGE by obtaining a AA or greater on EGOISM 440.
*** MAX.(period)'s CHALLENGE charts are available as of Replicant D-ignition's 2nd Phase, as well.
*** MAX.(period) also received brand new CHALLENGE charts as part of the 2nd Phase of the Replicant D-ignition event.
** From August 6th to December 23rd, 2015, MAX.(period) could be unlocked via the ''EXTRA ATTACK'' unlocking system, after unlocking EGOISM 440. Note that the SURVIVED BONUS meter had to be filled on BEGINNER, then BASIC, DIFFICULT, and then finally EXPERT.
*** Note that obtaining a AA or greater on MAX.(period) as the EXTRA STAGE would immediately trigger [[Over The "Period"|Over The “Period”]] as the ENCORE EXTRA STAGE and unlock [[RINON]] as a selectable dancer.
*** From August 6th, 2015 to December 23rd, 2015, MAX.(period) could be unlocked via the ''EXTRA ATTACK'' unlocking system, after unlocking EGOISM 440. Note that the SURVIVED BONUS meter had to be filled on BEGINNER, then BASIC, DIFFICULT, and then finally EXPERT.
*** MAX.(period)'s CHALLENGE charts could be unlocked via EXTRA ATTACK after unlocking Over The “Period”'s EXPERT charts.
*** MAX.(period)'s CHALLENGE charts could be unlocked via EXTRA ATTACK after unlocking Over The “Period”'s EXPERT charts.
*** When played as an ENCORE EXTRA STAGE, the "CLEARED" message appears right at the end of the song, appearing when the sound of a closing door can be heard in the song.
** From December 24th, 2015 onwards, MAX.(period) has been automatically unlocked for all players.
** MAX.(period) has been automatically unlocked for all players from December 24th, 2015 onwards.
* MAX.(period) received new CHALLENGE charts in the arcade DanceDanceRevolution titles, replacing its old ones.
** This was previously hinted by Yuichi Asami during an autograph session on July 7th, 2012, where when asked if it was time to port MAX.(period) to arcades, he replied "That's what I think, too. Recently, the difficulty level is increasing. If it was ported, it would be even harder." [https://twitter.com/NICEBaal/status/221604786036940802].
* During the 180 BPM section of the song, MAX.(period)'s charts (except for BEGINNER) use portions of PARANOiA's charts.
* During the 180 BPM section of the song, MAX.(period)'s charts (except for BEGINNER) use portions of PARANOiA's charts.
** MAX.(period)'s CHALLENGE charts use parts of PARANOiA (X-Special)'s charts.
** MAX.(period)'s new CHALLENGE charts use parts of PARANOiA (X-Special)'s charts.
* In MAX.(period)'s video, a video clip of PARANOiA on the original DanceDanceRevolution game is shown.
** Coincidentally, if one were to play PARANOiA and MAX.(period) at the same time, they'll both synchronize at said portion [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WlVxGvu3v4].
* MAX.(period)'s jacket and new background image in the video feature the Wii dance mat, instead of the PlayStation / PlayStation 2 dance mat used on its original background and banner.
* In MAX.(period)'s video, a video clip of PARANOiA being selected and played on [[CS DDR 1st JP|DanceDanceRevolution CS (Japan)]] is shown.
** MAX.(period)'s video is also now in the background of a midnight blue-recolored version of [[Valkyrie dimension]]'s pink ''Replicant D-action'' background dance stage and is not full-screen.
* MAX.(period)'s jacket and new background image in the video feature the Wii dance mat, instead of the PlayStation / PlayStation 2 dance mat used in its original background and banner.
** MAX.(period)'s video is also now played in the background of a dark blue-recolored version of the REPLICANT background dance stage and is not full-screen.
* When MAX.(period) is played and cleared as an ENCORE EXTRA STAGE, the "CLEARED" shutter is delayed by about nine seconds (compared to when played on any other stage), to synchronize it with the sound effect of the shutter in the song.
** This delay is present from [[AC DDR A|DanceDanceRevolution A]] onwards, regardless of the stage MAX.(period) is played on. The delay also caused all of MAX.(period)'s charts to have their [[GROOVE RADAR]] values slightly lowered due to the song's gameplay length increasing.
* MAX.(period) ranked #1 in the BEMANI Fan Site CHECK!SONGS Monthly Ranking list for May 2015.
* MAX.(period)'s difficulty level change from [[AC DDR A20|DanceDanceRevolution A20]] was applied to DanceDanceRevolution A on March 27th, 2019.


== Song Production Information ==
== Song Production Information ==
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=== Old Charts ===
=== Old Charts ===
{{DDR Chart Header|
{{DDR Chart Header|
{{DDR Chart Notecounts|94 / 0|343 / 5|394 / 3|573 / 3|534 / 4 / 0|255 / 3|347 / 3|510 / 3|391 / 4 / 0}}
{{DDR Chart Notecounts|94 / 0|343 / 5|394 / 3|573 / 3|534 / 4 / 0|256 / 3|347 / 3|510 / 3|374 / 3 / 0}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS JP|3|9|9|10|10|8|9|10|10}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS JP|3|9|9|10|10|8|9|10|9}}
}}
}}


=== New Charts ===
=== New Charts ===
{{DDR Chart Header|
{{DDR Chart Header|
{{DDR Chart Notecounts|94 / 0|343 / 5|394 / 3|573 / 3|601 / 15 / 0|255 / 3|347 / 3|510 / 3|540 / 4 / 0}}
{{DDR Chart Notecounts|94 / 0|343 / 5|394 / 3|573 / 3|601 / 15 / 0|256 / 3|347 / 3|510 / 3|540 / 4 / 0}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution (2014)→Present|5|12|13|16|'''18'''|11|13|16|'''18'''}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution (2014)|5|12|13|16|'''18'''|11|13|16|'''18'''}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution A→Present|5|12|↑14|16|18|11|13|16|18}}
{{DDR Chart|DanceDanceRevolution GRAND PRIX|5|12|14|16|18|11|13|16|18}}
}}
}}


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[[Category:Songs]]
[[Category:Songs]]
[[Category:DDR Songs]]
[[Category:DDR Songs]]
[[Category:DDR CS Songs]]
[[Category:DDR Extra/Encore Stages]]
[[Category:DDR Extra Stages]]
[[Category:DDR Encore Stages]]
[[Category:DDR Songs with Unique Videos]]
[[Category:DDR Songs with Unique Videos]]

Revision as of 14:56, 13 March 2024

MAX.(period)

Song Information

MAX.(period)'s jacket.

Artist: 2MB
Composition: NM SEQUENCE UNLIMITED
Arrangement: U1-2MB[K] PROJECT
BPM: 150-600
Length: 1:45
First Music Game Appearance: DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS (Japan)
Other Music Game Appearances:

Lyrics

None.

Song Connections / Remixes

Trivia

This song has different backgrounds, banners, jackets, or other related images. For more information, please see this page.
  • MAX.(period)'s banner appears unused in the DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA data.
  • MAX.(period) appears in DanceDanceRevolution (2014) as the ENCORE EXTRA STAGE song of the Replicant D-ignition event, achieved by obtaining a AA or greater on EGOISM 440. The RISKY, REVERSE, and 1.5x Hi-SPEED modifiers were forced when playing the song. Clearing it would unlock "The Dark One" as a selectable dancer.
    • As of Replicant D-ignition's 2nd Phase, MAX.(period) was moved down to EXTRA STAGE, but could still be accessed as an ENCORE EXTRA STAGE by obtaining a AA or greater on EGOISM 440. By obtaining a AA or greater on MAX.(period) as the EXTRA STAGE would immediately trigger Over The “Period” as the ENCORE EXTRA STAGE and unlock RINON as a selectable dancer.
      • MAX.(period)'s CHALLENGE charts are available as of Replicant D-ignition's 2nd Phase, as well.
    • From August 6th to December 23rd, 2015, MAX.(period) could be unlocked via the EXTRA ATTACK unlocking system, after unlocking EGOISM 440. Note that the SURVIVED BONUS meter had to be filled on BEGINNER, then BASIC, DIFFICULT, and then finally EXPERT.
      • MAX.(period)'s CHALLENGE charts could be unlocked via EXTRA ATTACK after unlocking Over The “Period”'s EXPERT charts.
    • From December 24th, 2015 onwards, MAX.(period) has been automatically unlocked for all players.
  • MAX.(period) received new CHALLENGE charts in the arcade DanceDanceRevolution titles, replacing its old ones.
    • This was previously hinted by Yuichi Asami during an autograph session on July 7th, 2012, where when asked if it was time to port MAX.(period) to arcades, he replied "That's what I think, too. Recently, the difficulty level is increasing. If it was ported, it would be even harder." [1].
  • During the 180 BPM section of the song, MAX.(period)'s charts (except for BEGINNER) use portions of PARANOiA's charts.
    • MAX.(period)'s new CHALLENGE charts use parts of PARANOiA (X-Special)'s charts.
    • Coincidentally, if one were to play PARANOiA and MAX.(period) at the same time, they'll both synchronize at said portion [2].
  • In MAX.(period)'s video, a video clip of PARANOiA being selected and played on DanceDanceRevolution CS (Japan) is shown.
  • MAX.(period)'s jacket and new background image in the video feature the Wii dance mat, instead of the PlayStation / PlayStation 2 dance mat used in its original background and banner.
    • MAX.(period)'s video is also now played in the background of a dark blue-recolored version of the REPLICANT background dance stage and is not full-screen.
  • When MAX.(period) is played and cleared as an ENCORE EXTRA STAGE, the "CLEARED" shutter is delayed by about nine seconds (compared to when played on any other stage), to synchronize it with the sound effect of the shutter in the song.
    • This delay is present from DanceDanceRevolution A onwards, regardless of the stage MAX.(period) is played on. The delay also caused all of MAX.(period)'s charts to have their GROOVE RADAR values slightly lowered due to the song's gameplay length increasing.
  • MAX.(period) ranked #1 in the BEMANI Fan Site CHECK!SONGS Monthly Ranking list for May 2015.
  • MAX.(period)'s difficulty level change from DanceDanceRevolution A20 was applied to DanceDanceRevolution A on March 27th, 2019.

Song Production Information

2MB

Why do you need KONAMI ORIGINAL songs?

They varingly continue to grow,
and beyond the limits, unseen eternal possibilities to thrive.

Whether it's doom or hope.

2MB/MAX.(period)

Difficulty & Notecounts

DanceDanceRevolution difficulty rated from 1 to 10 from DDRMAX2 to SuperNOVA2, and 1 to 20 from X onwards. (Ratings and notecounts obtained from BEMANIWiki 2nd.)

Old Charts

Game Single Double
Beginner Basic Difficult Expert Challenge Basic Difficult Expert Challenge
Notecounts / Freeze Arrows / Shock Arrows 94 / 0 343 / 5 394 / 3 573 / 3 534 / 4 / 0 256 / 3 347 / 3 510 / 3 374 / 3 / 0
DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS JP 3 9 9 10 10 8 9 10 9

New Charts

Game Single Double
Beginner Basic Difficult Expert Challenge Basic Difficult Expert Challenge
Notecounts / Freeze Arrows / Shock Arrows 94 / 0 343 / 5 394 / 3 573 / 3 601 / 15 / 0 256 / 3 347 / 3 510 / 3 540 / 4 / 0
DanceDanceRevolution (2014) 5 12 13 16 18 11 13 16 18
DanceDanceRevolution A→Present 5 12 ↑14 16 18 11 13 16 18
DanceDanceRevolution GRAND PRIX 5 12 14 16 18 11 13 16 18
MAX series of songs
Main Series MAX 300 - MAXX UNLIMITED - The legend of MAX
Remixes / Related Songs MAX.(period) - MAX 300 (Super-Max-Me Mix) - Fascination MAXX - Fascination ～eternal love mix～ - ΔMAX
MAX 300 takamatt MIN REMIX - MAX 360
Replicant D-ignition
NITRO vial-unlockable Songs chaos eater (Blue) - Destination (Green) - HAPPY☆LUCKY☆YEAPPY (White) - Sand Blow (Yellow)
Samurai Shogun vs. Master Ninja (Red)
Special Boss Songs EGOISM 440
ENCORE EXTRA STAGE Songs: MAX.(period) - Over The “Period”
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